salary$100,260 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,410per year
Jobs in the area6,470people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Chicago?
OK. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.7% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $100,260 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $74,280 and $118,410.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.7% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.